Chicken Pita Gyros with Tzatziki
If you’re craving a quick and delicious meal, these Chicken Pita Gyros with Tzatziki are the perfect choice. This recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Greek street food right to your kitchen with juicy grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce all wrapped in warm pita bread. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal dish for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with family and friends. Plus, with customizable toppings and easy preparation, everyone at the table will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Slice chicken into strips and coat well with the marinade; let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Warm pita breads briefly on the grill or in a dry pan until soft.
- Assemble by layering each pita with chicken, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg